Cervical spine anaplastic lymphoma. Double diagnostic challenge for the otorhinolaryngologist

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Julio Rama L.
Elena Rizzo R.
César García G.
Meritxell Tomás F.
Rafael Ramos A.

Keywords

Neck, cervical spine, lymphoma, cervicotomy

Abstract

Cervical spine metastases are not commonly seen in the otolaryngology clinic and therefore run the risk of being overlooked during patient evaluation. We report an unusual case evaluated due to cervical spine metastases from an unknown primary tumor. After extensive workup procedures that were non-diagnostic, a biopsy was obtained through an extended cervical approach. The patient was diagnosed with an anaplastic lymphoma, a very rare disease in the head and neck region. We discuss the histologic findings and clinical presentation of this condition.

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